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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• 1-2 years’ experience driving large passenger vehicle required
• 1-2 years’ experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities required
• A minimum of 1 year supervisory work experience required
• Demonstrates patience and the ability to learn and utilize systematic procedures in order to enhance individual independence and quality of life
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required for site visits
• Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb. items required
• Ability to run, when needed

Responsibilities

• Vaccination Required at NYC Locations / Long Island Locations Require Testing
• Review residential binders, including general, medical and personal allowances
• Conduct periodic fire drills for safety procedures
• Complete and submit injury reports for individuals
• Maintain individual’s personal allowance accounts
• Coordinate and shop for household items and proper groceries for meal distribution
• Provides hands-on assistance with Residence and individual care as part of the staff ratio
• Create and orchestrate recreational calendars based on individual preferences
• Maintain adequate supply of medication, and medication administration records for individuals
• Maintain correspondence with Nurse and Medical Coordinators to ensure appropriate medical appointments are made and occur
• Supervise direct care professionals (DSP) staff
• Oversea and report to Director on any employee relations and staff disciplinary concerns
• Schedule DSP staff to support residences
• Ensure program goals are implemented by Residential staff

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Medical can be as low as $10 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 24 days annually
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement with Discretionary Employer Match (for FT staff)
• Paid Training in the field of human services and ABA
• Opportunities for career advancement